Millhaven

Millport, Isle of Cumbrae

Islands always have a special appeal, although they can sometimes be quite complicated and expensive to reach. This is certainly not the case with Cumbrae, however.

In the Firth Clyde, between Ayrshire and Bute, it is less than an hour from Glasgow and is accessed by a ten minute ferry ride from Largs (with no booking necessary).

There is only one real settlement on Cumbrae, the 'capital' Millport, that is well known for its award winning sandy beaches and which has been described as a perfectly preserved Victorian town. The bus meets the ferry and takes you down to the village, so this is also somewhere that can easily be reached entirely by public transport.

If the idea of a traditional, family seaside holiday appeals, then the town of Millport is for you and for ideal holiday accommodation just a minute or so from the seafront, you cannot do better than Millhaven.

Tucked away up a quiet lane, this newly built semi-detached house is light and airy and has been beautifully furnished and appointed by its proud owners.

Millhaven operates on the 'upside down' principal, with a bathroom and two good bedrooms downstairs (the double of which opens on to a tiny patio). Upstairs, there is a lovely open plan living area with wood-burning stove and access to two further decking areas, so that you can follow the sun round through the day. On this level there is also an additional shower room.

While there is no garden as such, with the award-winning beach at the end of the lane and the decking areas round the house, this is hardly a problem. There is also an integral small garage for parking and for storing bikes, canoes and whatever sports equipment you feel like bringing with you.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 4

Bedrooms: 2

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: No

No smoking

Bathrooms: 2

Features

Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove

WiFi

No Pets

Garden Furniture

Secure Storage

BBQ

Cot

Highchair

Island

Village

2 week discount

Shower

Laundry Facilities

Freezer

Dishwasher

Mains Water

Guest Comments

'A lovely holiday home, very comfortable. The view to the sea and the outside balcony were added bonuses.'

'Lovely house - everything you need in a holiday home. We had a great time.'

Kirchhof party

'Ideal house and location for bike rides and walking. Thanks very much.'

Isaac party

'Fantastic house with beautiful surroundings. To be recommended.'

Beste party

'Fantastic house. Originally from the area and Millport wonderful as usual. Great trip down memory lane in the glorious sunshine!'

Harper party

Millport has a good range of typical little shops, cafes, hotel and pubs. Some may find it to be a trip down memory lane, bringing back reminiscences of idyllic bucket-and-spade holidays of their childhood.

A quiet little road runs the ten miles round the island and as it is quite flat, the preferred mode of transport is the bicycle. There are several places to hire these, if you don't want to bring your own. A favourite activity for visitors is to have a family bike ride round the island, perhaps stopping occasionally for a swim, or to watch the seals on the rocks. There is even a strategically placed tea room for refreshment. Bird watching is another popular pastime on the island.

Cumbrae has a sailing school and an excellent golf course. However, if you do want to wander further afield, the ferry shuttles back and forth all day and you can soon be in Largs, sampling the legendary ice cream at Nardini's, heading off to Turnberry, Troon or even island hopping across to the Isle of Arran.

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 4

Bedrooms: 2

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: No

No smoking

Bathrooms: 2

Accommodation

Downstairs

Double bedroom with wash basin and patio doors to courtyardTwin bedroomBathroom with bath, WC and wash basinGarage with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Upstairs

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)

Free

Linen (Single Bed)

Free

Sets of towels

Free

WiFi

Free

Highchair

Free

Stair Gate

Free

Available Extras

Travel Cot

£6.00

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £10 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by gas central heating (first £15 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay) and wood-burning stove (1 basket of logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED (subject to a fair usage policy). Sorry, pets are not accepted. Smoking is only permitted in the patio area.

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your desired holiday dates.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

2 Week Discount (£25)

Save 15% - Easter 2019From 06/04/2019 to 26/04/2019

Save 10% w/c 16 Mar 19From 16/03/2019 to 22/03/2019

Save 10% w/c 23 Mar 19From 23/03/2019 to 29/03/2019

Save 5% w/c 30 Mar 19From 30/03/2019 to 05/04/2019

May Half Term 2019From 25/05/2019 to 31/05/2019

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 4

09 Feb 2019 - 05 Apr 2019

£425.00

06 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019

£495.00

27 Apr 2019 - 10 May 2019

£425.00

11 May 2019 - 24 May 2019

£495.00

25 May 2019 - 31 May 2019

£595.00

01 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019

£495.00

29 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019

£595.00

31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019

£495.00

21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019

£425.00

12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019

£495.00

02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019

£365.00

20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019

£595.00

28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020

£595.00

06 Jan 2020 - 05 Jan 2021

POA

06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022

POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews (Supplied Independently through Feefo)

Date

Rating

Comment

17-Jan-2019

Hi Keith and Fiona, many thanks for the use of your wonderful house over the new year. We found it to be very well appoi...

Hi Keith and Fiona, many thanks for the use of your wonderful house over the new year. We found it to be very well appointed and comfortable. We loved the location, as we were very close to all the amenities, and found the Locals to be super friendly!Thank you also for being just a text message away when we needed you, and also for the card and the bubbles, so very thoughtful!I would highly recommend not only Millhaven, but using Unique Cottages to book, everything was seamless.Thanks again

The cottage was really nice - clean and modern with a fully stocked kitchen, and the optional baby items were really use...

The cottage was really nice - clean and modern with a fully stocked kitchen, and the optional baby items were really useful. However, it was a shame that the second bedroom became unusable because of the smell of ciggarettes coming in through the window vent from the little street outside - people had even dropped the butts right outside the window. The cost of the cottage was a bit too high, and we only booked this one as it was the only property available for the arrival weekend - my fault for leaving the booking so late. In consideration of the high price and the fact that we had to work out gas and electricity useage for potential EXTRA payment and the unusability of the second bedroom I've dropped our rating to a 3 star.

Our response:

Thanks for your comments. The owners were disappointed to hear of your issues and have investigated. It seems that the h...

Thanks for your comments. The owners were disappointed to hear of your issues and have investigated. It seems that the house’s no smoking policy may have been breached by previous guests and a local festival during your stay meant that there was higher than usual footfall in what is normally a very quiet street. The house has been checked and there is no longer a smell of smoke.

Millhaven

Millport, Isle of Cumbrae

Islands always have a special appeal, although they can sometimes be quite complicated and expensive to reach. This is certainly not the case with Cumbrae, however.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 4

Bedrooms: 2

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: No

No smoking

Bathrooms: 2

Overview

In the Firth Clyde, between Ayrshire and Bute, it is less than an hour from Glasgow and is accessed by a ten minute ferry ride from Largs (with no booking necessary).

There is only one real settlement on Cumbrae, the 'capital' Millport, that is well known for its award winning sandy beaches and which has been described as a perfectly preserved Victorian town. The bus meets the ferry and takes you down to the village, so this is also somewhere that can easily be reached entirely by public transport.

If the idea of a traditional, family seaside holiday appeals, then the town of Millport is for you and for ideal holiday accommodation just a minute or so from the seafront, you cannot do better than Millhaven.

Tucked away up a quiet lane, this newly built semi-detached house is light and airy and has been beautifully furnished and appointed by its proud owners.

Millhaven operates on the 'upside down' principal, with a bathroom and two good bedrooms downstairs (the double of which opens on to a tiny patio). Upstairs, there is a lovely open plan living area with wood-burning stove and access to two further decking areas, so that you can follow the sun round through the day. On this level there is also an additional shower room.

While there is no garden as such, with the award-winning beach at the end of the lane and the decking areas round the house, this is hardly a problem. There is also an integral small garage for parking and for storing bikes, canoes and whatever sports equipment you feel like bringing with you.

Features

Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove

WiFi

No Pets

Garden Furniture

Secure Storage

BBQ

Cot

Highchair

Island

Village

2 week discount

Shower

Laundry Facilities

Freezer

Dishwasher

Mains Water

Map & Local

Millport has a good range of typical little shops, cafes, hotel and pubs. Some may find it to be a trip down memory lane, bringing back reminiscences of idyllic bucket-and-spade holidays of their childhood.

A quiet little road runs the ten miles round the island and as it is quite flat, the preferred mode of transport is the bicycle. There are several places to hire these, if you don't want to bring your own. A favourite activity for visitors is to have a family bike ride round the island, perhaps stopping occasionally for a swim, or to watch the seals on the rocks. There is even a strategically placed tea room for refreshment. Bird watching is another popular pastime on the island.

Cumbrae has a sailing school and an excellent golf course. However, if you do want to wander further afield, the ferry shuttles back and forth all day and you can soon be in Largs, sampling the legendary ice cream at Nardini's, heading off to Turnberry, Troon or even island hopping across to the Isle of Arran.

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Facilities

Accommodation

Downstairs

Double bedroom with wash basin and patio doors to courtyardTwin bedroomBathroom with bath, WC and wash basinGarage with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Upstairs

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)

Free

Linen (Single Bed)

Free

Sets of towels

Free

WiFi

Free

Highchair

Free

Stair Gate

Free

Available Extras

Travel Cot

£6.00

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £10 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by gas central heating (first £15 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay) and wood-burning stove (1 basket of logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED (subject to a fair usage policy). Sorry, pets are not accepted. Smoking is only permitted in the patio area.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

2 Week Discount (£25)

Save 15% - Easter 2019From 06/04/2019 to 26/04/2019

Save 10% w/c 16 Mar 19From 16/03/2019 to 22/03/2019

Save 10% w/c 23 Mar 19From 23/03/2019 to 29/03/2019

Save 5% w/c 30 Mar 19From 30/03/2019 to 05/04/2019

May Half Term 2019From 25/05/2019 to 31/05/2019

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 4

09 Feb 2019 - 05 Apr 2019

£425.00

06 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019

£495.00

27 Apr 2019 - 10 May 2019

£425.00

11 May 2019 - 24 May 2019

£495.00

25 May 2019 - 31 May 2019

£595.00

01 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019

£495.00

29 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019

£595.00

31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019

£495.00

21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019

£425.00

12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019

£495.00

02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019

£365.00

20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019

£595.00

28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020

£595.00

06 Jan 2020 - 05 Jan 2021

POA

06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022

POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews

Reviews(Supplied Independently through Feefo)

17-Jan-2019

Hi Keith and Fiona, many thanks for the use of your wonderful house over the new year. We found it to be very well appoi...

Hi Keith and Fiona, many thanks for the use of your wonderful house over the new year. We found it to be very well appointed and comfortable. We loved the location, as we were very close to all the amenities, and found the Locals to be super friendly!Thank you also for being just a text message away when we needed you, and also for the card and the bubbles, so very thoughtful!I would highly recommend not only Millhaven, but using Unique Cottages to book, everything was seamless.Thanks again

The cottage was really nice - clean and modern with a fully stocked kitchen, and the optional baby items were really use...

The cottage was really nice - clean and modern with a fully stocked kitchen, and the optional baby items were really useful. However, it was a shame that the second bedroom became unusable because of the smell of ciggarettes coming in through the window vent from the little street outside - people had even dropped the butts right outside the window. The cost of the cottage was a bit too high, and we only booked this one as it was the only property available for the arrival weekend - my fault for leaving the booking so late. In consideration of the high price and the fact that we had to work out gas and electricity useage for potential EXTRA payment and the unusability of the second bedroom I've dropped our rating to a 3 star.

Our response:

Thanks for your comments. The owners were disappointed to hear of your issues and have investigated. It seems that the h...

Thanks for your comments. The owners were disappointed to hear of your issues and have investigated. It seems that the house’s no smoking policy may have been breached by previous guests and a local festival during your stay meant that there was higher than usual footfall in what is normally a very quiet street. The house has been checked and there is no longer a smell of smoke.

The cottage is very comfortable, in an ideal location and makes a great holiday base. It is well maintained and welcoming with the ‘snug’ adding to a lovely holiday experience allowing views of the night sky.

I was always kept up to date regarding my booking, receiving regular emails informing me of payment details, directions to cottage and what to expect there. If I had any queries they were answered quickly and professionally and always friendly.